Midlothian Council Celebrates Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child. In celebration Penicuik Town Hall, Lasswade High School and Mauricewood Primary School will fly the Military child flag for the month. 

Recognising military children and their families 

The flag is proudly flying at the three locations to celebrate the important role service children have within the military family. 

 

Designed by Sophia Pang 

The flag was designed by P7 pupil Sophia Pang from Mauricewood Primary School. Sophia Pang’s winning design was revealed in a special ceremony at Mauricewood Primary in December 2024.  

Winning design chosen from 300 entries 

Sophia was one of more than 300 Mauricewood pupils at the school who entered a competition to design a flag celebrating the important role service children have within the military family.   

Championing Armed Forces Families 

Armed Forces Champion Cllr Pauline Winchester said: “As a military child myself, I am delighted to see the Month of Military Child flag fly throughout the month of April. 

Raising Awareness 

“This month provides us with an opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges military children face and overcome, celebrate their strengths and recognise the contribution military children and their families make to Midlothian. 

2 SCOTS regiment celebrated 

“Midlothian is proud of its strong ties with our Armed Forces and it is vital that we acknowledge the key role 2 SCOTS regiment, based at Glencorse Barracks near Penicuik, continues to play in our communities.  

Purple Up! Day 

“I will also be encouraging everyone to participate in ‘Purple Up! Day’ which takes place this year on Friday 25 April and is a chance for everyone to dress in purple to show their support for military children.”